Chapter 481 - 260: Transcendent Intermediate Rank (2)

"Huh? Why?"

"Dummy! Because you haven’t mastered Second Level Spells!"

Although Laisa didn’t explain clearly, Raine knew that Laisa was right.

As for why a Classes Level Four?

For mages, the two Second Level Spells that priests value most are ’Guarding Chain’ and ’Aid’.

Normally, only priests with Level 3 Classes can master the first Second Level Healing Spell.

And at Level Four Classes, they usually can master two Second Level Spells, while the exceptionally talented can master three.

In other words, only priests with Level Four Classes might possibly master the Second Level Spells ’Guarding Chain’ and ’Aid’.

With Classes Level any lower, even if they master Healing Spell, merely healing in battle is not enough, especially for a special team like the Krit Squad that completely lacks Shield Armor Warriors.

"Mr. Rein, everyone, so... Can I?" At this, Miss Sulfur Vine weakly said from the side.

"Miss Sulfur Vine, you..." Raine was about to politely refuse when he suddenly raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Miss Sulfur Vine, have you reached Classes Level Four?"

"Yes, I just had some insights a couple of days ago and advanced smoothly."

As a druid, Sulfur Vine has a natural advantage in masking her aura, and as she released her aura normally, everyone instantly felt the aura fluctuations of a Level Four Classes Professional.

"Ah! Miss Sulfur Vine has advanced to Level Four too!" Elise’s eyes widened in astonishment.

This feeling couldn’t be helped, it really was somewhat terrible, especially for Elise, who has always liked adventures.

"In that case, Miss Sulfur Vine is quite suitable, and if I recall correctly, she also mastered Vine Entangle, which is a very good control spell for our squad." Keller Krit said with a smile.

"Then the personnel are decided." Since Keller didn’t object, Raine certainly wouldn’t object either, so he nodded in agreement.

Now, the total number is eight, consisting of Meredith, himself, Sulfur Vine, and Krit Squad’s five members.

"Wait! I want to go too!" At this moment, Laisa, standing beside Elise, suddenly interrupted.

"Laisa, you..."

"Raine, don’t you remember? The Dark Furnace Clan incident was when Sulfur Vine and I accompanied you. Besides, I have the Hovering Boots, safety is not a concern. Finally, I want to go to cook for you all."

"Well..." Raine really couldn’t refute that, "Alright then."

"However, Laisa, you need to be cautious in combat to protect yourself."

"Don’t worry!"

Hearing that Laisa could go as well, Elise’s mood sank even further.

At this moment, Laisa hugged Elise tightly and whispered in her ear, "I’ll keep an eye on Sulfur Vine, she definitely won’t have the chance to be alone with Raine!"

"Huh? I didn’t say that!" Elise’s cheeks flushed red, and she immediately covered Laisa’s lips.

However, this interruption did lighten Elise’s mood quite a bit.

At this moment, Elise suddenly noticed that while Laisa was speaking, her eyes unconsciously drifted towards Raine, a gaze that was all too familiar...

Elise’s heart couldn’t help but flutter slightly, and she whispered, "Laisa, you... You can’t possibly have fallen for Raine too, right?"

"This... How could that be!"

"I’m just watching out for you!"

Laisa’s gaze became increasingly evasive, her pretty face blushing slightly, as if remembering the moment their hips pressed tightly against Raine’s ’pan-handle’ while riding the Griffin.

"By the way, Mr. Rein, from which underground passage will we enter the Underdark?" Keller Krit asked.

Raine was slightly stunned by the question and immediately looked at Meredith.

Because the secret passage under the Azure Mine might still be inaccessible due to the Ancient Molten Earth Dragon.

Moreover, this time they were heading to a different destination from the Dark Furnace Clan, even if the secret passage were passable, it might not be the best choice.

Meredith nodded thoughtfully and said, "This time, we’ll enter from the Moritan Ancient Tunnel!"

...

At the same time.

In Heriford City of the Fadir Wetland Kingdom, in the study on the second floor of a towering castle.

Lilith was respectfully standing in the center of the room, reporting to a middle-aged man sitting behind a mahogany desk.

"What? Siegfried is dead?" Hearing this news, White Mann was stunned!

As an Inner Ring member of the Talin Association, and Siegfried’s superior, he knew Siegfried’s strength well.

Normally, unless it was someone like him, a High-Tier Transcendent caster, ordinary High-Tier Transcendent Combat Professionals couldn’t necessarily defeat Siegfried.

"Lord White Mann, not only Siegfried but also Black Fist Army’s Dragon Rider Yejiya has fallen."

"One of the Black Fist Commanders, Dragon Rider Yejiya?"

Talin Association and Black Fist Army are two organizations; compared to the purity of the Black Fist Army, Talin has a much more complex composition.

"Elise, how did you manage to return alive?"

Suddenly, White Mann’s eyes narrowed, his gaze at Lilith filled with scrutiny.

Just this gaze made Lilith’s beautiful face turn ashen, her delicate body trembling lightly.

In an instant, Lilith’s mind was filled with explanations, justifications, and even excuses, but ultimately they all distilled into one sentence:

"Lord, because I am very familiar with the killer, I felt very scared of him, so... I fled as soon as the situation seemed wrong."

After speaking, Lilith lowered her head, waiting for White Mann’s judgement.

She knew very well that the White Mann before her was an experienced interrogator for the organization; he had numerous ways to ascertain whether one was lying.

Whether through micro-expressions or subtle body movements.

And these without even using mind-related spells.

"Good, at least you didn’t lie to deceive me."

White Mann’s response brought Lilith immeasurable relief!

She immediately raised her head, eyes widening, joyfully looking at White Mann: "Thank you for understanding, Lord White Mann, please punish me."

"Now is not the time for punishment; tell me, what exactly happened?"

"Yes, Lord! The situation is as follows: I followed Lord Siegfried to the Fadir Wetland Kingdom... By chance, I overheard Raine’s whereabouts, and Lord Siegfried contacted the local Black Fist Army leader, Military Governor Yejiya."

"Wait, this Raine is the killer? But why did you go to find him after knowing his whereabouts?"

"This Raine... His sudden appearance disrupted the planned task for Lord Siegfried and me during the Dorne City battle..."

"Him again?" This immediately intensified White Mann’s impression of Raine.

"Go on."

"Yes! The two lords planned to first complete the tasks in Warwick City, thus embarking on an assault against York Clan’s castle. Everything went smoothly at first, but this Raine appeared midway..."

"In two moves, he killed the Spinedrake... and slayed Lord Yejiya... Even Lord Siegfried met his end by the opponent’s throwing hammer..." Lilith recounted with lingering fear.

"Is he possibly a God-favored? Skilled in Frost Magic, and poison attacks almost ineffective? Furthermore, subsequent Erosion Magic and even Lightning Spells seem ineffective?"

White Mann frowned upon hearing this.

For even a God-favored, having immunity to three types of damage was exceedingly rare.

"Are you sure he didn’t use any special magic equipment?"

"Uh... That Raine’s Shield is quite unusual, likely an Epic Level piece." Lilith recalled meticulously and stated honestly.

"That’s it, even if this Raine is indeed favored by the Frost Goddess, he couldn’t possibly be immune to all three types of damage simultaneously."

"Yes, Lord, perhaps in my panic, I failed to notice this detail."

Lilith also felt Lord White Mann’s analysis made sense.

At the time, she was panicked and might not have noticed the activation details of the magic equipment.

"Then Lord, should we..."

"No, shelve this matter for now; the Eldest Princess Leonore of the Soladin Kingdom still poses quite a challenge. I’ve faced her twice, with each side gaining a victory."

"In a few days, Hagen will arrive here, then Leonore and this Raine can be dealt with collectively."

"Ha... Lord Hagen is coming too?" Lilith’s eyes widened in shock.

Knowing he was a core figure of the Talin Association, an Inner Ring powerhouse, whose strength was comparable to the High-Tier Transcendent Lord White Mann.

She hadn’t anticipated the organization’s substantial concern over the Eldest Princess of the Soladin Kingdom!

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